Democracy and U.S. Foreign Policy During the Cold War

Students will become familiar with the creation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. This lesson will introduce students to the creation of both the Marshall Plan and Truman Docrtine, and how they were both used as tools to contain the spread of communism.
Resource ID#: 207967 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: Cold War, USSR, Soviet Union, United States, communism, Joseph Stalin, Harry Truman, proxy war, Eastern bloc, NATO, U.S. History, grade 11, tutorial, Containment, The Truman Doctrine, Iron Curtain, the Korean War, Domino Theory, Communism, Marshall Plan, nuclear weapons, civics, lesson, integrated
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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